Jane Parr Memorial Scholarship

$2,000

April 30, 2019

Awards Available:
2

The Martha Washington Garden Club of Yardley, Pa is offering scholarships to qualified high school or college students who reside in the Delaware Valley area and plan to pursue a career in any of the following fields: horticulture or related fields, such as landscape architecture, forestry, conservation, or floriculture. The scholarship money with a minimum amount of $2,000 will be awarded to students who are enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited college to further their education in one of the above fields.

Applicants must provide a college acceptance letter, a copy of their transcript, a list of high school activities, community service, work experience and references as requested on the application form.

Applicants should also write an essay on why they are interested in these fields.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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